It's 13 days until my birthday! SEPTEMBER 29th! but my parent's haven't mentioned anything.. and I want to tell them that they forgot my birthday last year.. It was my 16th.
The year before that they tried to celebrate it on the wrong day. It's also recorded on our health insurance and in the school system on different days.
I've got 3 other siblings.. So I know it's difficult to remember everyones birthday.. but it seems like they always forget mine.
Am I too old for birthdays? Is it whiny to remind them?
They celebrated my sister's birthday, and she's 19.. but she had just moved out.. So I guess she needed the pick me up.
Oh well.. It's probably just middle child syndrome.
2007-09-16 15:49:15 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Yu do nothing, giving them a chance to recover, but you have a backup plan.
On your birthday, purchase a small cake or pastry for yourself.
After dinner, when nothing happens, you get out the cake, put a candle in it, light it and sing happy birthday, then blow it out
2007-09-16 15:58:28 · answer #1 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be cool if you made a big sign and put it on the fridge saying 'It's my birthday on September 29' Your family will always have to go into the fridge so I'm sure they will see the sign. Also, it isn't middle-child syndrome, parents should remember their own child's birthday, that's just one of the jobs of being a parent. Maybe you should talk to them about how you feel that they forget such an important day to you, I'm sure they will understand, they are your parents after all. Good luck.
2007-09-16 22:56:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't blame you for for wondering if your parents are going to remember your birthday. Birthdays are special and should be at least remembered with a card. What I would do is maybe casually mention that one of your friends is taking your for coffee or lunch because of your birthday.
I don't think your whiny for reminding them. They may be extremely busy and caught up in there own lives but that's no excuse. My daughter is 23 and I'd never forget her b-day.
Happy Birthday by the way!!!!
2007-09-16 22:57:57 · answer #3 · answered by nanaimosummer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about...
"Hey Mom, is it okay if we have some of my friends over for my birthday party this year? Can we go down to the bakery and place an order for a cake before it is too late?"
Keep up the barrage... maybe keep a list of everything you want to feature at your party... like # of guests, getting older sister to chapperone or not, hours of operation, karaoke sound system, paper or plastic, outside if it is nice and inside if it rains... how about having the party away from home (skate park, etc.).
You can very nicely lay on the guilt trip... especially since you got forgotten last year. Your 19 year old sister got one and she should be at college by now!
2007-09-16 23:02:11 · answer #4 · answered by revsuzanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Twiggy,
Don't close the door yet on your parents. Actually it's still 13 days away. Don't worry too much. As for parents forgetting children's birthdays, Im a father of 4 kids and there's no way Im forgetting their birthdays..I'm sure they remember it, it's just a little too early to be making plans for that day. Regarding your question "am i too old for birthdays??" No, nobody is too old for birthdays. People who said that are simply finding excuse for not celebrating. People who said that are mostly insensitive people. Im now 41, but I celebrate my birthdays and will intend to do so again and again as years go by. By the way, ADVANCE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TWIGGY. Don't depend on others for happiness after all the one who holds the key to your happiness is yourself.
2007-09-16 23:05:04 · answer #5 · answered by BERNARD C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just middle child syndrome, but how dare they forget the most important day in life. This is your day and it is very special. Leave them notes, emails, text message, whatever. Stick a sticky note on the fridge, in their briefcase, on the bathroom mirror on their forehead if you have to. No you are not too old and you deserve to be spoiled and treated like a star.Having 3 kids is no excuse to forget your day. They are parents and are expected to remember. 9 mos of carrying someone would make me never forget. Happy early birthday to you. May God bless you to have many more.
2007-09-16 23:00:23 · answer #6 · answered by Nicety 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about "boy, I'd really love to have spaghetti on my birthday!" or some other favorite meal your mom makes. It would be a tactful reminder that it is coming up soon and you might get a favorite meal on top of it!
No you aren't being whiny! I have 4 kids and have never, ever forgotten one of their birthdays! I love each of their birthdays because it symbolizes the day they came into being.
And I am 45 and my family still celebrates my birthday with me.
Happy Birthday to YOU!
2007-09-16 23:03:16 · answer #7 · answered by dizzkat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know thats happened a once or twic to me but i was in my twenties and a child of five so i can see it being forgotten once and even in that case they apologized cause they didnt realized it had come already. it wasnt that they for got but they were so bust and it went over their heads, but you still young and in the household and this has happened way too many times for it to be a mistake(in my opinion). i could see one parent forgetting but both? no way. plus the other siblings would remember too. something in your family needs to be addressed quickly because thats not natural. try writing your birthday on all the calenders in the house this year and see what happens. if nothing happens i would blow up and find out what the hell is going on. its bad enough your in the middle, but to be forgotten al together is sad. i hope you dont get disappointed this year. just in case i will recognize your birthday now.............
2007-09-16 23:03:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
*laughs*
As a fellow middle child I feel your pain. However, life is about coping with situations. Your parents missing your birthday is no big deal if you don't let it get to you, and there are millions of people in the world who'd love to have your probs.
You have my permission to spend your birthday ANY want you want. It belongs to you. See, what you don't get is that your FREE now. You no longer have YOUR birthday celebrated on your parents terms, you can celebrate it on YOUR terms. I always go fishing on my birthday, and I neglect all of my life's responsibilities for 24 hours. Just don't go about celebrating every day like that.
2007-09-16 23:00:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wow! Forgetting your birthday? That's very unusual! Do they tend to forget other important things as well?... If so, they may just be forgetful people in general, so I wouldn't take it personally. Go ahead and remind them! You have a right to remind them especially if they can't seem to remember such an important thing to begin with!
2007-09-17 06:27:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋